What indicators should be looked at for blood lipids?

Many people now have high blood lipids, which is a very serious problem. If blood lipids are not effectively controlled for a long time, the harm will be very serious. For example, it may cause some cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. For people with high blood lipids, they must pay attention to weight control and do more exercise. In addition, they must go to the hospital regularly to test blood lipid levels. So what indicators should be looked at when checking blood lipids?

What indicators should be looked at for blood lipids?

Whether blood lipids are normal mainly depends on four indicators of the examination, namely total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Total cholesterol is mainly synthesized by the liver, and food is also a partial source of cholesterol. If the total cholesterol value of the human body is lower than 200mg/dL, there is no need to worry, because this is the ideal level. If the blood lipids are between 200~239mg/dL, you should be alert.

Whether blood lipids are normal depends on four key indicators: blood lipid tests should be performed during normal physical examinations for middle-aged and elderly people. However, many people are confused when they see the results on the test report. To understand the test report, you must first know that blood lipids are the general term for neutral fats, lipids and other substances in the plasma of the human body. To see whether your blood lipids are normal, you should also understand the four indicators on the blood lipid test report:

1. Total cholesterol (TC): Total cholesterol is mainly synthesized by the liver, and food is also a partial source of cholesterol. If the total cholesterol value of the human body is lower than 200mg/dL, there is no need to worry, because this is the ideal level. It can be tested every 5 years when there are no discomfort symptoms in the body. If the blood lipids are between 200~239mg/dL, you should be alert, because this is already a critical high cholesterol level.

2. Triglycerides (TG): Triglycerides are a substance ingested through food. If triglycerides are slightly or moderately elevated, it may lead to atherosclerosis. If triglycerides in the human body are extremely elevated, it can cause an attack of acute pancreatitis. The normal triglyceride level should be lower than 150mg/dL. If it reaches 150~199mg/dL, it is a critically high level. The high level for patients is 200~499mg/dL. Anything above that is extremely elevated.

3. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C): When there is excessive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the human body, it will cause arteriosclerotic plaques and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The optimal level of LDL cholesterol should be below 100mg/dL. If the examination finds that the LDL cholesterol is between 100~129mg/dL, it is close to the optimal level. The critical high level is 130~159mg/dL, and the high level is 160~189mg/dL.

4. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C): If the HDL cholesterol value is lower than 40 mg/dL, it is abnormal, because high-density protein cholesterol cannot play its due role. If the value is between 40 and 59 mg/dL, it is within the normal range. If the HDL cholesterol in the body is higher than 60 mg/dL, it is a relatively high standard and there is no need to worry, because it is a reflection of good health.

The above are the diagnostic indicators for hyperlipidemia introduced to you today. I hope that after reading this, you can have a better understanding of the diagnosis of hyperlipidemia. After the examination shows that hyperlipidemia has occurred, patients must not worry too much, but should undergo reasonable conditioning and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. If necessary, targeted medication should be taken, combined with dietary conditioning to better control the symptoms.